Melissa, National Hurricane Center and Florida
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FOX 35 Orlando on MSN
Why did it rain so much in Brevard, Lake counties? High pressure and Hurricane Melissa
Several inches of rain fell in parts of Brevard County and Lake County in Florida, causing major flooding along streets, roadways, and in some neighborhoods.
Multiple charities have begun gearing up to support communities the Caribbean that sit in the path of the hurricane.
Naples Daily News on MSN
Will Tropical Storm Melissa become strongest hurricane of season? What Florida can expect
Melissa is expected to bring "life-threatening and catastrophic flash flooding and landslides" to Hispaniola and Jamaica through the weekend.
Jamaica and other countries impacted by Hurricane Melissa will be getting help from organizations right here in South Florida.
Though the risk to Florida is low, parts of the Caribbean are in peril. Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to power up to a major hurricane. Though its chances of affecting Florida are low, it can't be ruled out.
MySuncoast.com on MSN
Hurricane Melissa could make Halloween-week history as a monstrous Caribbean storm
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - While pumpkins and costumes usually steal the spotlight this time of year, all eyes are now on Hurricane Melissa, a powerful storm building strength in the Caribbean. Meteorologists say it could become the most intense hurricane ever to strike Jamaica.
The base commander on Saturday expanded a previous evacuation order to include “non-mission-essential U.S. citizens.”
The hot ocean temperatures and dry air are primed for a potentially explosive hurricane to erupt, with some severe weather impacts possible for Florida.